New York Defective Door Latch Attorneys

The New York defective door latch attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro represent clients who have suffered serious injuries caused by faulty automobile door latches and other defective auto parts. If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries as the result of a defective door latch, please contact Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro today for a free consultation. Our attorneys have recovered millions of dollars for our clients throughout the State of New York and will use our knowledge and legal skills to recover for you the compensation that you deserve. Contact our office today to find out how we can help.

When a door latch does not work properly on a motor vehicle, the vehicle's door may open while in motion, possibly ejecting the driver or passenger from the moving automobile. Faulty door latches may result in serious injuries, including broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and head injuries. As the victim of a defective door latch related injury, you have legal rights and should hire competent and aggressive legal representation right away. At Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro our attorneys know that litigation can be used as a tool to persuade negligent auto product manufacturers to alter defective designs so that their products do not place consumers at risk for painful and devastating injuries.

The Ford Focus, four door and five door models manufactured from 2000 to 2002, may have door latch defects, and as many as 360,000 of these vehicles have been recalled by the Ford Motor Company. The defect occurs when the door latches become corroded and prevent the door from remaining closed. In some cases the door may not be able to open due to the buildup of corrosion. The following lists some of the other Ford vehicles that have been reported to have defective door latches:

• 1997-2000 Ford F-150 trucks
• 1997-2000 Ford Expeditions
• 1997-2000 Ford F-250 Super Light Duty trucks
• 2000 Ford F-150 Super Crew trucks

If you have suffered serious personal injuries as the result of a defective door latch accident in New York, it is important that you seek the advice of a skilled auto products liability attorney immediately. At Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro, our lawyers will use our knowledge and years of legal experience to recover for you the monetary compensation that you deserve for your injuries and other accident related expenses.

If you have suffered injuries as the result of a defective door latch in New York, please contact the experienced defective door latch lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro.

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